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At least 16 dead in Honduras as gunmen open fire in two separate attacks

The overall toll still remains unclear, partly because relatives of the victims have removed bodies of their loved ones, police said

The Hindu 22 May 2026 2:08 am

Govt tightens rice oversight to safeguard food security

The government has strengthened supervision over rice distribution to maintain price stability, protect consumers and ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 12:11 am

Indonesia, Azerbaijan seek stronger human resource cooperation

Minister of Manpower Yassierli highlighted the importance of strengthening cooperation between Indonesia and Azerbaijan ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 11:57 pm

Krishna Nagar, Ram Gali: Pakistan restores pre-Partition names

Krishna Nagar, Jain Mandir Chowk, Ram Gali, Dharampura, Lakshmi Chowk no, these are not names of Indian cities. They are the new names of several streets and roads in Lahore. Shocked? Pakistan, an Islamic country, has decided to rename several of its streets and roads in Lahore to Hindu names to revive the citys Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 21 May 2026 11:03 pm

Indonesia condemns abuse of Gaza flotilla aid volunteers by Israel

Indonesia strongly condemns the violence and abuse inflicted on volunteers of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 10:15 pm

MPR urges stronger commitment to disability rights

Deputy Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Lestari Moerdijat called on all parties to strengthen ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 9:54 pm

Indonesia pushes local brands into malls and modern retail

The Indonesian Ministry of Trade continues to encourage business matching between local small and medium enterprises ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 9:27 pm

Kadin launches AI Academy to prepare Indonesia's future human capital

The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has launched the Kadin AI Academy as a strategic step to ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 9:07 pm

Religious Ministry developing an integrated seminarium school in NTT

The Ministry of Religious Affairs is developing the Seminarium Integrated School in Nagekeo District, East Nusa ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 8:27 pm

Flyovers, underpasses key to reducing rail incident risks: Ministry

Deputy Minister of Public Works Diana Kusumastuti emphasized that the construction of flyovers and underpasses is the ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 8:02 pm

Makkah Chamber issues report on service upgrades in Mecca

The Makkah Chamber (officially the Makkah Chamber of Commerce and Industry) has issued a report highlighting ongoing ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 7:53 pm

Indonesia allows exporters to hold yuan for commodity earnings

Bank Indonesia (BI), the country's central bank, has expanded its natural resource export revenue framework to ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 7:43 pm

JCI slides 3.54% as resource export policy weighs

Indonesias benchmark stock index suffered a sharp sell-off on Thursday, dragged down by heavy losses in the ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 7:28 pm

Indonesia confirms release of Gaza volunteers detained by Israel

Foreign Minister Sugiono confirmed the release of all nine Indonesians who had been detained by Israeli forces during ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 7:25 pm

President orders urgent upgrade of railway safety crossings: Minister

Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi stated that President Prabowo Subianto has ordered the optimization of railway ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 7:17 pm

Indonesia inks halal assurance deals with foreign halal bodies

TheIndonesian Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) in Jakarta on Wednesday signed agreements on ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 7:14 pm

Why Rafale ICD Access Is Critical for Indias Defense Ambitions

Indias push for domestic defense production is running up against suppliers reluctance to transfer technology and key data.

The Diplomat 21 May 2026 6:49 pm

Betting on despair: Why online gambling flourishes in Indonesia

Indonesias National Police (Polri) raided Hayam Wuruk Plaza Tower in West Jakarta on May 7, exposing one of the ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 6:44 pm

Indonesia's BPOM highlights vaccine regulation at WHA

During the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA), Indonesia's Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) highlighted the ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 5:49 pm

All Gaza flotilla participants detained by Israel released: Coalition

All participants of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) detained by the Israeli military, which intercepted their convoy ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 5:36 pm

Indonesia uses all diplomatic channels to free Gaza flotilla detainees

Indonesia's Foreign Ministry is using all available diplomatic channels to secure the release and repatriation of ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 5:23 pm

Indonesia logs US$1.5 Billion local content in oil, gas

The Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry recorded a US$1.5 billion domestic component level (TKDN) commitment ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 5:18 pm

Ministry of Sports will communicate intensively with KONI and KOI

Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Taufik Hidayat emphasized that he will intensively communicate with the Indonesian ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 5:08 pm

MUI opens crisis center to oversee release of nine Indonesians

The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has established a crisis center to oversee efforts to free humanitarian activists, ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 4:34 pm

Indonesia set export reform of natural resources into force on June 1

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto reported to President Prabowo Subianto regarding the ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 4:28 pm

Purbaya to update President Prabowo on alleged CPO export manipulation

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa is prepared to present findings on trade misinvoicing to President Prabowo ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 4:18 pm

Poland summons Israeli envoy over detention of activists; demands release, apology

Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said Poland expected its citizens to be treated in line with international standards

The Hindu 21 May 2026 4:10 pm

Customs chief faces removal if convicted in bribery case: Minister

Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said he would dismiss Customs and Excise Director General Djaka Budhi ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 3:59 pm

Purbaya says JCI will rebound after Danantara export reform

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa is optimistic that Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) will rise once investors ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 3:54 pm

Minister awaits KNKT findings on East Bekasi railway incident

The Ministry of Transportation is still awaiting the results of the National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 3:23 pm

Indonesia launches up 83,980 local legal aid posts nationwide

Indonesia has set up 83,980 local legal aid posts nationwide, the countrys law minister said on Wednesday, ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 3:15 pm

India has a new political superstar - a cockroach

Indias newest political movement started with an insult - and led to people proudly dressing up as cockroaches.

BBC 21 May 2026 2:22 pm

Global Creative Tool Leader xTool Strategically Enters Southeast Asia

xTool, the global leader in personal creative tools, held its Southeast Asia Brand Premiere today at Central World, ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 2:16 pm

Indonesia's Golden Visa helps global talents to support economy: govt

The Indonesian Ministry of Immigration and Corrections stated that Indonesia's Golden Visa serves as a solution for ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 2:12 pm

First eVTOL Flight in Central Asia - AutoFlight Completes Landmark Demonstration in Kazakhstan

AutoFlight has successfully completed the first ton-class eVTOL demonstration flight in Alatau City, Kazakhstan ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 2:10 pm

Indonesia issues 1,274 Golden Visas since 2024

Indonesian immigration has issued 1,274 Golden Visas as of May 18, generating Rp52.1 trillion (US$2.95 billion) in ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 2:01 pm

RI condemns Israel's actions against Global Sumud Flotilla 2.0

The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Indonesian government condemns the inhumane actions taken ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 1:54 pm

Trade Ministry drafts new rule alongside export SOE formation

The Ministry of Trade is preparing a new Ministerial Regulation governing the technical export requirements for three ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 1:49 pm

Prabowo reviews formation of Danantara's resource export company

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto summoned several ministers and senior officials to discuss the establishment of ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 1:42 pm

GHO Capital and CBC Group to Create World's Largest Dedicated Healthcare Investment Firm

Global Healthcare Opportunities (GHO), a European specialist healthcare investor, and CBC Group ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 1:29 pm

Top Brands, Factory-Direct Sourcing and Lifestyle Trends Drive Momentum at RX Huabo Shenzhen Gift Fair

The 34th China (Shenzhen) International Gifts, Handicrafts, Watches & Houseware Fair concluded on April 28 at ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 1:24 pm

Cathay United Bank Joins the Green Investments Partnership as the First Taiwanese Banking Partner

Cathay United Bank (CUB) announced on May 20 its participation in the second close of the Green ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 1:22 pm

Indonesia tightens livestock monitoring before Eid al-Adha

The Indonesian Quarantine Agency (Barantin) has formed special task forces to monitor the movement of sacrificial ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 1:20 pm

CKGSB Investor Sentiment Survey Highlights Sharp Performance Divergence Between Private and State-Owned Enterprises in China in Q1 2026

The Q1 2026CKGSB Investor Sentiment Surveyreveals a striking divergence in corporate performance across ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 1:18 pm

Ministry assists MBG kitchens with food safety system knowledges

The Ministry of Industry assists the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) managers with training on food safety ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 12:04 pm

Indonesia, UNEP sign REDD+ implementation agreement

Indonesia's Forestry Ministry and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) signed an implementing ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 12:03 pm

Indonesia prepares additional rules for Russian oil imports

Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is preparing additional regulations and import schemes for ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 11:19 am

Edible Packaging, Fermented Innovations and Next-Gen Foods Take Center Stage at THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2026

As food and beverage manufacturers race to capture emerging consumer trends, 10 standout innovations are already ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 11:19 am

Indonesian Navy hosts three Pakistani combat fleet in Jakarta

The Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) received a courtesy visit from three Pakistani vesselswarships Taimur and Aslat and ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 10:59 am

Johns Manville Announces John Vasuta as New CEO

-Johns Manville (JM), a global building and specialty products manufacturer and a Berkshire Hathaway company, announced ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 10:48 am

Baznas, UNFPA plan reproductive health education for pesantren

Indonesias National Alms Agency (Baznas) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) explored joint youth ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 10:41 am

Indonesia presents UniLeague program at UN World Football Day event

Indonesia introduced the UniLeague initiative during a United Nations event marking World Football Day 2026 in New York ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 10:02 am

MPR backs Prabowo's plan to overhaul natural resource exports

Eddy Soeparno, Deputy Speaker of Indonesia's Peoples Consultative Assembly (MPR), has voiced strong support ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 7:59 am

Indonesia pledges fair investment climate for oil and gas

Indonesias Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, has emphasized the governments ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 7:49 am

Indonesia launches auctions for 13 new oil and gas blocks

Indonesias Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is auctioning 13 new oil and gas blocks at the ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 7:03 am

Zuckerberg says he feels weight of Meta layoffs

In a memo to staff on May 20, Mark Zuckerberg expressed thanks to departing employees and sought to reassure those remaining

The Hindu 21 May 2026 4:13 am

Philippine Supreme Court says wont stop ICC arrest of drug war enforcer

The interim ruling clears the way for the potential arrest of Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, the former national police chief who was the chief enforcer of ex-President Rodrigo Dutertes crackdown

The Hindu 21 May 2026 3:21 am

Safeguarding equity in Indonesia's fishing fleet modernization

The Indonesian government's ambitious goal of building 1,582 modern fishing vessels by 2028 marks its strategic ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 7:37 pm

Indias GDP Revisions Explained: What Changed and Why it Matters

India has revised its methodology for measuring economic growth after a decade. Better calculations matter, but the real test lies in how policymakers interpret them, and turn them into decisions that shape everyday life.

The Diplomat 20 May 2026 7:09 pm

India Just Signed Its Most Consequential Chip Deal. The Hard Part Starts Now.

The Tata-ASML MoU puts India inside the worlds most exclusive technology partnership, but Beijing still controls the inputs used to make chips.

The Diplomat 20 May 2026 6:54 pm

Upstream oil and gas excluded from regulation on export reform: Bahlil

Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that the upstream oil and gas sector is exempt ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 6:51 pm

BI rate hikes draw foreign inflows, support rupiah

Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo said higher yields on central bank rupiah securities helped reverse capital ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 6:47 pm

Minister emphasizes literacy to shield students from online gambling

Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti emphasized the importance of strengthening literacy on the ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 6:32 pm

Indonesia taps local wisdom for forest emissions goals

Indonesias Forestry Ministry is integrating indigenous knowledge and youth-driven innovation into its FOLU Net ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 6:21 pm

Establishment of DSI to have positive impact on stock exchange: govt

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa believes that the establishment of PT Danantara Sumber Daya Indonesia (DSI) as a ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 6:15 pm

Residents of Lithuania's capital told to shelter as drone alarm underlines NATO's eastern jitters

Authorities in Vilnius instructed residents to take shelter after drone alarms were triggered, underscoring growing security concerns along NATOs eastern frontier amid heightened regional tensions

The Hindu 20 May 2026 6:10 pm

ASEAN digital pact could lift Indonesia's economy to $600B: Airlangga

Indonesias digital economy could expand to US$600 billion through the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 6:07 pm

Ukraine ally Britain eases sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran conflict

The closure of Strait of Hormuz and fears of fuel shortage have pushed Britain to temporarily ease sanctions on Russian oil refined in third countries

The Hindu 20 May 2026 6:04 pm

Indonesia seeks safety of citizens held by Israel

Indonesia is intensifying communication with Jordan, Turkey, and Egypt to help ensure the safety of nine Indonesians ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 5:54 pm

President Prabowo urges public to record, report problematic officials

President Prabowo Subianto has urged Indonesian citizens to record videos using their mobile phones and ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 5:41 pm

Hormuz crisis: Australian LNG to India will surge, says Australian High Commissioner

Australian LNG could reach eastern India through a crisis-free Indian Ocean route, the High Commissioner says; lithium and copper may follow for the clean-energy shift

The Hindu 20 May 2026 5:08 pm

Israeli forces intercept the remaining activist flotilla vessels headed for Gaza

Israel has called the flotilla a provocation for the sake of provocation with no real intent to deliver aid to Gaza

The Hindu 20 May 2026 5:06 pm

U.S. lost 42 aircraft, including fighter jets, MQ-9 Reaper drones in Iran war: report

The number of aircraft damaged or destroyed may remain subject to revision due to multiple factors, including classification, ongoing combat activity, and attribution, the Congressional Research Service (CRS) report said

The Hindu 20 May 2026 5:03 pm

Converting to solar power plants can save up to US$4.18 billion: govt

The Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry estimated that converting fossil fuel-based power plants, such as gas ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 4:59 pm

Prabowo warns of customs leadership shake-up over performance

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday ordered Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa to replace customs ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 4:55 pm

Prabowo orders crackdown on corruption in bureaucracy

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday ordered ministers and state officials to eliminate illegal levies ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 4:51 pm

RI Govt bolsters students' skills via 'SMK 3+1 Employability' program

The Primary and Secondary Education Ministry launched the SMK 3+1 Overseas Employability Class Program to strengthen ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 4:47 pm

Indonesia pushes local EV bus production, adoption

Indonesia is accelerating development of a domestic electric bus industry through higher local-content requirements and ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 4:23 pm

XCMG Scales Deployment of Intelligent Logistics Solution, Enabling More Efficient

Building on its capabilities in intelligent equipment development and global logistics services, XCMG Machinery (SHE: ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 4:09 pm

Some countries ask for Indonesian fertilizer: Prabowo

President Prabowo Subianto statedseveral countries have requested support for Indonesian fertilizer along with ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 4:06 pm

Ragnarok Zero: Global Launches First Open Beta Test for the First Global Ragnarok PC Server

GRAVITY GAME UNITE SDN. BHD. is pleased to announce that the first Open Beta Test (OBT) forRagnarok Zero: ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 4:05 pm

Hyundai Motor Group to Pioneer Hong Kong's Hydrogen Economy, Accelerating Asia-Pacific Expansion

Hyundai Motor Group and partners in Hong Kong sign agreement at International Hydrogen Development Symposium 2026 to ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 4:02 pm

Philips Business Natural-Eyecare Monitor Integrates TV Rheinland-Certified Circular Polarization Light

The new Philips Natural-Eyecare business monitor lineup is engineered to meet TV Rheinland standards to ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 3:57 pm

Govt relies on private sector as engine of growth in 2027

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa stated that the government will optimize the private sector's contribution as ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 3:47 pm

Prabowo calls for government-entrepreneur synergy to drive economy

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has called for synergy between business community and government institutions to ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 3:31 pm

RI forms agency to support transparency in natural resource exports

The government establishes PT Danantara Sumber Daya Indonesia (DSI) to support transparency in the transactions of ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 3:26 pm

Danantara targets 15,000 semiconductor talents in 3-5 years

Indonesias sovereign wealth fund Danantara aims to nurture at least 15,000 semiconductor talents over the next ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 3:20 pm

The First Macao Forum on Low-Altitude Economy and Innovation Development Successfully Held in 2026

On the morning of May 15, 2026, the inaugural 2026 Macao Forum on Low-Altitude Economy and Innovation ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 3:07 pm

Indonesia targets full electrification by 2029

Indonesia aims to provide electricity access to about 8,000 unelectrified locations by 2029, as the government ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 3:05 pm

TDConnex opens advanced micro-precision factory in Xiamen, scaling global capabilities for tomorrow's supply chain

TDConnex, a global leader in micro-precision manufacturing, today announced the opening of its sixth manufacturing ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 3:00 pm